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7 Signs Your Job Interview Isn’t Going On Well and How You Can Turn It Around

Have you ever attended an interview, nailed it, and still didn’t get the call?

The disappointment can be crushing!

Interviews are an overwhelming experience and no matter how much you’re prepared, sometimes it goes off the rails.

The truth of the matter is, sometimes employers don’t give feedback and you experience awkward silence.

You wait for feedback and end up wondering what may have gone wrong.

Well, here are 7 telltale signs that the interview isn’t going on well and how to turn it around:

1. Interviewer Seems Disinterested

If the conversation tone doesn’t seem to go on well then you are in trouble. This might mean that you made a poor impression or the employer might have opted for someone else.

2. Employer Doesn’t Sell the Company or Job to You

To employers, it is exciting to have new employees on board. If they decide that you are ‘the one’ then they will try to get you excited about taking the role. They will tell you the benefits of working with the company and how they will support you. On the other hand, if employers don’t make any effort to convince you then they aren’t interested.

3. The Interview Is Short

If the interview lasted for a few minutes, you weren’t asked mind-testing or hypothetical questions then things might not go on well. An employer should ask challenging and probing questions to test your suitability for the job.

4. Salary Didn’t Come Up at All

If an employer has decided to proceed with you, they will find out if they will afford you. If you are not asked about salary expectations, then it could be a sign that you are not going to be hired. If you are told that your rate is higher than it was budgeted, then that is a deal-breaker unless you will negotiate.

5. The Interviewer Offers You Friendly Career Advice

A nice gesture sometimes can be the kiss of death. Interview coaching is always essential and if the interviewer points out some things you could do to be more qualified for the sort of jobs that you are applying for in a kind, then it means that you are not there yet.

6. You Aren’t Asked When You’re Available to Start

If an employer does not ask when you will be available to begin then that is a red flag that you weren’t considered.

7. The Interview Ends with No Mention of Next Steps

If the employer ends with this “Thanks for coming and best of luck with your job search” instead of discussing the next steps, then you are out.

Possible Remedies for A Bad Job Interview:

1. Stay Positive

Even if you don’t seem to be connected with an employer, wind up your mind, be on track and remove negative thoughts. Be confident and enthusiastic, and turn that first impression around.

2. Be Prepared to Change Tactics

If your achievements don’t resonate with an employer, switch it up and talk about earlier achievements that will connect with the interviewer’s interests to break through the icy patch.

3. Ask Questions

If the employers have some perception about you, ask the right questions that will show that you are interested in the position.

4. Make The Most of Thank You Note

If you had a bad impression, a thank you note can repair the first impression. Highlight your enthusiasm and unique skill set that you can bring to the employer.

Conclusion,

Interviews are difficult, and it can be frustrating when you know your conversation isn’t going on well. If an employer has made their mind because of your first impression, you can employ the tactics that will give you the best shot.

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